While visiting the 2024 Loserville Tour, Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni had the rare opportunity of sitting down with Corey Feldman for an episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. The renowned actor and rocker opened up about his one-of-a-kind upbringing and how music served as his "foot in the door" to landing roles as a young actor in Hollywood. Corey offered heartfelt advice and inspiration for aspiring musicians, expressing his deep gratitude for being able to pursue his passions every day.

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Earlier this year, Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni sat with drummer Pat Steward of Bryan Adams for an episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. Our good friend Pat, who graced the cover of Modern Drummer Magazine in November of 2023, is not just a master behind the kit but a captivating storyteller. In this episode, he takes us on a journey back to the early '80s, sharing the story of how he landed the Bryan Adams gig. Enjoy this insider's look at the moments that shaped rock history.

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During Limp Bizkit's recent "Loserville" Tour, MD's David Frangioni sat with drummer John Otto for an episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. They discussed early years, hitting the big time, Woodstock 99, The Loserville Tour and more.

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00:57 Looking back

03:58 Dad goes to a show

07:20 Woodstock '99

13:38 A lesson for younger self

27:23 Chad's current tour kit

34:41 Giant gong

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00:27 MD Legends Book

01:25 How did you find the drums?

05:51 First Drum Set

07:11 First Lessons

11:43 First Gigs in Detroit

12:30 Grandma buys a drum kit

15:02 Innocent Delusion

17:26 Decision to Move to L.A.

19:00 Intro to Chili Peppers

20:44 Chili Peppers Audition

26:20 "We want you in the band. Shave Your Head"

27:17 Put in Your 10,000 Hours

31:57 I'd get slaughtered other bands

33:05 20yr old hack, Chad plays with Larry Fratangelo

35:00 North Drums / Staccato drums

43:25 Jim Keltner & The Drum Doctor

48:04 Not a Meteoric Rise

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In August of 2023, Carlin White, drummer for Lana Del Rey, stopped by the MDHOF Museum to talk drums, touring, early years, influences and more. This was filmed prior to the death of Aaron Spears, one of Carlin's major influences, whom he mentions in this episode.

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Drummer Bruno Esrubilsky of Mitski, sat down with Modern Drummer's David Frangioni and Danny "Ziggy" Laverde to discuss his influences, the tour, his approach to performing Mitski's

music, and more.

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After winning the "Up & Coming" category in our 2023 Modern Drummer Readers Poll, Paulina "Pau" Villarreal and her bandmates from The Warning sat down with David Frangioni for an episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. They covered several topics, from growing up in a band of sisters, to opening for Guns & Roses! Enjoy!

00:25 How Paulina found the drums

04:10 Music that inspired Pau

06:55 First big step

12:35 Opening for big bands

15:05 Getting a record deal

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In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, David Frangioni is joined by drummer Brooks Wackerman of Avenged Sevenfold. They discuss everything from work ethic to warm-ups, bands, influences, and more.

00:00 Finding the drums

08:25 playing with Louie Bellson

13:15 First tour / Bad 4 Good

18:32 Infectious Grooves / Suicidal Tendencies

23:40 Bad Religion

26:35 Avenged Sevenfold

32:15 Warm-up & Practice Routine

35:00 Dad's Influence

37:50 Work Ethic

41:20 Advice / Outro

Brooks made the cover of Modern Drummer back in 2011. Check it out:

https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/august-2011-volume-35-number-8/

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Produced by: Felipe Laverde

In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, David Frangioni sits down with Godsmack's Shannon Larkin at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for a fascinating conversation about his early career, influences, touring life, going sober, and his time as the drummer for Godsmack.

Shannon was on the cover of Modern Drummer's August 2023 issue. Check it out at https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/august-2023-volume-47-number-8/

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Episode produced by: Felipe Laverde

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